There weren’t any more incidents concerning Evelyn. My father gave an order that anyone who stared at her for longer than a second would have their eyes taken out. She saw the bruise on Mario’s nose that night and she looked at me with eyes full of gratitude and trust. Since that day, Mario hasn’t eaten any meals with us and neither of us has laid eyes on him.

Evelyn and I have been busy going through the wedding planning details. It is more fun than I expected although I know it’s because I am doing it with her. She isn’t as bad as I would’ve originally thought. She is...